Operations Manager Subdivisions & Urban Development
Lead. Grow. Excel alongside a Director who backs his people.
Are you a Civil Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer with strong subdivision and urban works experience ready for a fresh challenge? You'll join a specialist civil contractor that combines the agility of a smaller business with the sophistication of large-scale projects. Work side‑by‑side with a smart supportive Director who invests in his team and help deliver outstanding projects across South‑East Queensland.
About the Company
A forward‑thinking civil contractor delivering residential and urban development projects including subdivisions, townhouse developments, roads and infrastructure.
The business prides itself on a people‑first culture: small enough to give visibility and impact but experienced enough to handle complex high‑quality projects.
For someone from a Tier 1, 2 or 3 urban background this is a chance to experience strategic project delivery with less bureaucracy, more influence and faster career growth.
Innovation, collaboration and quality are at the heart of the business with a focus on developing people as well as projects.
The Role
As Operations Manager you'll:
* Lead and support the project team in delivering subdivision and urban development projects from start to finish.
* Be the key client‑facing contact: building strong relationships with developers, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
* Oversee budgets, forecasts and project performance working closely with the Director to meet high standards of delivery.
* Implement and refine systems, processes and workflows to boost efficiency, quality and safety.
* Thrive in a hands‑on environment where you'll contribute your technical experience, mentor others and take your leadership skills to the next level.
About You
* Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer (essential)
* Proven experience in subdivision or urban civil infrastructure delivery as Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
* Commercially savvy: comfortable with budgets, reporting performance metrics.
* Strong communicator who can engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and crews.
* Mentoring mindset: able to develop and support Project Engineers and Project Supervisors.
* Motivated for growth wanting to excel in a role with increasing responsibility and impact.
Why You'll Love It
Join a business where your voice is heard, your ideas matter and you'll be mentored by a Director who invests in his team.
Deliver projects that showcase your skills and past experience whether you've come from a large contractor or a smaller specialist firm.
Build and nurture your professional network working across developers, consultants, subcontractors and major clients.
Growth opportunity: the chance to elevate your career, expand your leadership and be part of shaping the team and culture.
Attractive culture and environment: a strong foundation but not so big that you lose your impact or become a small cog in a large wheel.
Interested
If this sounds like the next step in your career we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more and explore how this role could align with your goals.
Required Experience
* Manager
Key Skills
* Six Sigma
* Lean
* Management Experience
* Process Improvement
* Microsoft Outlook
* Analysis Skills
* Warehouse Management System
* Operations Management
* Kaizen
* Leadership Experience
* Supervising Experience
* Retail Management
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
Years
Vacancy
1
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